Field Engineer - Formwork

EllisDonEdmonton, AB
Onsite

About The Position

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Requirements

  • Active P.Eng. In Alberta with a “practicing” status with APEGA.
  • 4+ years of experience in formwork analysis and design.
  • Familiarity with Autodesk drafting software (AutoCAD, Revit, etc.).
  • Working knowledge with temporary structures (formwork, falsework, scaffold, cranes, hoists, etc.).
  • Must have, or be eligible for, CSID (PWSGC) Secret Level Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

  • Having a P.Eng license in any of the surrounding provinces or territories an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Provide formwork inspections and formwork sign-off reports to various project sites across Alberta
  • Provide support to ED Forming's competent worker training program and administration.
  • Provide support to ED Forming in pursuit and pre-planning and material scheduling/selection, working with the project supers on pour planning and best practices
  • Provide support on other inspections and planning for the equipment division where on-site review in planning will help (e.g. Scaffolding concepts or hoist reshoring inspections)
  • Support Alberta offices' Permit to Practice compliance, providing a technical leader in the area that can help EIT's.
  • Promote a culture of continual improvement, self-awareness, inclusion, and accountability.
  • Take an active role in mentoring/coaching/people development.
  • Provide technical input on proposals, schematic, and design development budgeting/proposals.
  • Actively identify potential areas for cost savings or value-engineering on projects.
  • Actively identify pitfalls on projects and address/resolve issues early.
  • Self-manage workload, identify priorities, and execute to deadlines.

Benefits

  • continuous learning
  • opportunity for growth
  • competitive compensation package
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